Tag: DIY

My boyfriend and I are both cooks and when he moved in, our apron collection exploded. Unfortunately, I live in a condo and we all know that condos are not known for their ample amounts of storage space (or for their charm and personality, for […]

A couple of years ago, I bought a whole set of bamboo knitting needles. I wasn’t a knitter at the time but they were beautiful, inexpensive, and I did plan on learning one day. These have been sitting around in a pile ever since, until […]

I have been learning to use my sewing machine, focusing on picking out projects that are both easy for a novice and practical at the same time (potholders are great but how many do you really need?). These fleece booties were a Christmas present for […]

I am lucky enough to own a sewing machine, having received one as a gift some months ago. I also own quite a few pairs of jeans, many of which I don’t actually wear (yes, I know, first world problems). When I finally decided to […]

The cover on my ironing board came loose and while technically still usable, it was a major pain because it would keep slipping. Luckily, it’s a very easy fix to put it back in place. All you need is an elastic band and a safety […]

Pinterest is an endless source of inspiration when it comes to DIY projects and I must have hundreds of ideas filed away for “someday”. I was recently browsing sewing project ideas and came across a draft stopper in the shape of a dachshund. I thought […]

Transformation is a beautiful thing and my shiny outdated chandelier finally went from garish gold to an understated antique white. It’s an easy weekend project that’s easy to pull off regardless of your comfort level with all things hands-on. I love a well decorated home […]

Usually, it is the plants that refuse to thrive that give us grief. However, plants that grow unchecked pose their own problems. They are often unruly, weakened (strange as that may sound), and usually in danger of toppling over. For truly healthy plants, those that […]

Just about every kitchen I know has wooden cooking utensils, cutting boards, and even cutlery and serving ware. They’re great! Wooden kitchen tools won’t break if you drop them, they don’t react with food acids, and they won’t scratch your pots and pans or dull […]

Adult colouring books are a thing and I couldn’t be more excited. I first came across this trend a few months ago and it has grown exponentially since then. In fact, it’s gone so mainstream that Indigo has now created a separate collection of all the […]